Lisa Mishra is a renowned Indo-American singer, celebrated for her exceptional talent and captivating voice. She rose to fame with her remarkable rendition of “Tareefan,” a Bollywood hit.
Wiki/Biography
Lisa Mishra was born in 1994 (age 29 years as of 2023) in Berhampur, Orissa (now Odisha). She pursued a double major in Economics and Religion, graduating from Harvard University’s Pluralism Project in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 6”
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
Lisa’s family moved to Chicago when she was six years old. Her father, Salil K Mishra, worked at the State Bank of India. She has an older sister, Lorry Mishra, a successful food blogger.
Career
Before her singing career took off, Lisa worked as a senior market research analyst. Self-taught, she began learning music at four and guitar at fifteen. She launched her YouTube channel in 2007, initially uploading audio-only tracks before transitioning to video.
Her Hindi cover of “Kabira” from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), uploaded in 2014, marked a turning point. She also contributed to the Grammy Award-winning album Coloring Book (2016) and collaborated with prominent artists like DJ Khaled and Big Sean.
Her rendition of “Tareefan” from Veere Di Wedding (2018) catapulted her to wider fame. This opportunity arose after an Instagram video mashup caught the attention of the Kapoor family and Ekta Kapoor.
Notable songs include “Koi Nahi” (2019), “The Wakhra Song” from Judgemental Hai Kya (2019), and “Chandigarh Mein” from Good Newwz (2019).
Favourite Things
Lisa’s preferences include:
- Actress: Kareena Kapoor Khan
- Cuisines: Ethiopian
- Travel Destinations: Varanasi, England, New Zealand
- Singer(s): Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Charlie Puth, Dua Lipa
- Sport: Tennis
- Song: “The Dress Looks Nice On You” by Sufjan Stevens
- Colour: Black
Facts/Trivia
- She’s an accomplished guitarist.
- Enjoys listening to music, socializing, and traveling.
- Has walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week.
- Has been featured in various magazines.
- Is a fan of Beyoncé and Katy Perry.
- Has a tattoo on her right arm.
- Frequently enjoys alcoholic beverages.
- Has performed at numerous live events.
- Appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show.
- Prefers non-vegetarian food.
Lisa Mishra’s Notable Collaborations
| Year | Project | Collaborators (if any) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Coloring Book | Various | Grammy Award-winning album |
| 2018 | “Tareefan” (reprise) – Veere Di Wedding | None explicitly listed | Breakthrough hit |
| 2018 | Theme song – “Brown Girls” | Jamila Woods | Emmy-nominated web series |
